6 What is Instructional Coaching?Instructional coaching involves two people: the classroom teacher and the coachCoaches work one-on-one and in small groups with teachersCoaches provide guidance, training, and other resources as needed.Coaches focus on practical strategies teachers use to engage students and improve their learningCoaches provide or arrange professional development activities for all teachers in a school

8 Data on Effectiveness of Instructional Coaching ModelIn 18 of 21 PAHSCI (Pennsylvania High School Coaching Initiative) schools, the percentage of 11th-graders reaching proficient or advanced levels in math on the Pennsylvania System of Student Assessment (PSSA) exceeded the statewide percentage of students reaching proficiency fromIn 15 of 21 PAHSCI schools, the percentage of 11th-graders reaching proficient or advanced levels in reading on the PSSA exceeded the statewide percentage of students reaching proficiency from91% of teachers coached regularly stated that coaches helped them understand and use new teaching strategies.79% of teachers coached regularly said that their coach played a significant role in improving their classroom instruction and practice.

9 New Job DescriptionHelp teachers use data to make instructional decisionsResearching, modeling and facilitating workshops on new instructional strategiesDocument & assess strategies we implement

10 Goals of New Job DescriptionDevelop robust co-teaching modelDevelop robust co-planning modelBuild a strong culture of differentiationIf these three goals are fulfilled your “professional tool box” will be enriched.

13 Learning for Life: Essential SkillsCommunicate and CollaborateProblem-find and Problem-solveCreate and InnovateReflect and ReviseServe and Lead

14 Learning for Life: Essential AttributesStudies that integrate rather than separateProblems that require critical thinking, creativity, and collaborationSchedules and Spaces that fit learningTeachers in teams supporting learning and innovationAssessments and Feedback that promote learning and growthContent and Relationships that connect us to the larger world and the world to us

17 Coaches continued support of teachersCoaches work with grade-level team in GLM on implementing strategiesSupport teachers that attend PBL workshop in Feb 2013 with Buck InstituteCollaborating with PLCs to address student learning problems through implementation of different instructional strategiesPushing out PD to individual grade teamsCo-planning and modeling lessons

18 OutcomesAll Westminster Elementary School students will reach their full potential as 21st Century LearnersAll Westminster teachers become experts at Learning for Life teaching strategiesBuild a robust model of co-teaching in the Elementary School.Achieve the goal where ALL teachers see themselves as “learners” & “entrepreneurs”

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